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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.24, 299.90 and 146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.24, 299.90 and 146 is: 218.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.24 : 299.90 = 146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.24/299.90 = 146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.24x = 299.90 × 146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.24x = 43,784.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,784.67/200.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.66

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